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Yesterday, Pakistani President Asif Zardari, the widower of Benazir Bhutto, signed into law a "peace agreement" where the Pakistani Taliban would implement Sharia law in the scenic Swat Valley. Sharia, of course, is the type of "justice system" that ...
Shortly after arriving in Boston this morning I saw the news that Captain Richard Phillips was freed by US Navy SEALS in the Gulf of Aden...3 of his captors were shot dead and the fourth was captured. Hearing this gave me a great rush of patriotism, ...
While we have watched Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki and the people of Iraq triumph in the face of terrorism, there is another struggle, maybe even a war, that is taking place, and it is happening in the Iraqi blogosphere.First, my friends over...
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Sojourner's PlaceThe 27th of each month is dedicated to providing information on the genocide in Darfur . Please read my post entitled “am i not human? wanted ahmad haran & ali kushayb for crimes against humanity” http://sojournersplace.blogspot.com/2008/05/am-i-not-human-wanted-ahmad-haran-ali.html Sj
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The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2009
Call for Applications
Berlin, 27th – 31st July, 2009
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2009 will bring together an interdisciplinary, international group of participants with an active interest in international affairs. The weeklong program will consist of lectures and panel discussions featuring experts from the fields of academia, politics, and the private sector that will focus on the role of soft power in the international environment.
The following are a selection of the confirmed speakers for the Symposium:
· Jorge Sampaio, UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Former President of Portugal (1996-2006)
· Joaquim Chissano, Former President of Mozambique (1986-2005), Former Chairperson of the African Union (2003-2004)
· Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, Former President of Latvia (1999-2007)
· Cassam Uteem, Former President of the Republic of Mauritius (1992-2002)
· Dr. Vasile Puşcaş, Romanian Minister for European Affairs
· Ints Dālderis, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
· Borys Tarasyuk, Member of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of the Ukraine (1998-2000, 2005-2007)
· Dr. Erkki Tuomioja, Member of Parliament and Former Foreign Minister of Finland (2000-2007)
Further information about the Symposium can be found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_calendar_symposium-2009
The program brochure, including the timetable, can be found under: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/content/articles/symposium/documents/International_Symposium_on_Cultural_Diplomacy_2009_brochure.pdf?en_calendar_symposium-2009
I would be grateful if you could pass this information on to your colleagues and inform members of your community who you feel may be interested in attending.
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